Indiana school districts
Coverage of Indiana school districts in the Nexus archive.
- What do you think about your school district’s ballot request for a property tax increase?
A record number of Indiana school districts are requesting voter approval for property tax increases in November due to financial strain from declining enrollment, rising operational costs, and property tax reform. The state law allows districts to seek additional funds via referendums during the general election, but the changes have created revenue challenges for schools.
- Record-high number of Indiana school districts ask voters for property tax increases
A record 38 Indiana school districts are requesting property tax increases in November for operating expenses, capital needs, or security projects due to state law changes. Recent reforms, including a property tax relief bill and restrictions on referendum timing, have intensified financial pressures, with districts citing the need to maintain existing services rather than fund new programs.